The sky on
your birthday.
Phoenix and the Holy Cow
The Phoenix Mars Lander's mission concluded after more than five months in the Martian arctic. Declining daylight, weather, and dust storms prevented its solar arrays from providing power. Phoenix successfully exceeded its planned operational lifetime, investigating whether Mars' surface could ever support microbial life.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 November 2008 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2012 Galactic fireflies See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2018 Of bent time and jellyfish See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2014 Philae Attempts Comet Nucleus Landing See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2019 NGC 3717: A Nearly Sideways Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2013 The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 NOV 2008 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 NOV 2008.
Questions about November 12, 2008
What space photo was released on November 12, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 2008 was "Phoenix and the Holy Cow". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 12, 2008?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was November 12, 2008?
November 12, 2008 was a Wednesday, day 317 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 12, 2008?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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